As usual I had a hard time getting photos of him. He either wanted to run and play with me or he wouldn't get his head out of the feeder. So I only have the two pictures today, but I'll get some more in the next week or so just to show you what a little pill he is.
In other horse news, Mr. MoonCat has a new horse. His buddy Whiskey just wasn't cutting it when it comes to working cattle. Whiskey would much rather cruise along the trails and go for long scenic rides than participate in the cow events. So he'll be going to a new home with someone who enjoys just trail riding. He's been a great first horse for the hubby while he's been learning about riding and life in general with the equine bunch.
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| Whiskey |
This is the only photo I managed to snap of the new addition this morning. We were in a hurry, so hopefully I'll get some updated shots later in the week with Mr. MoonCat doing his thing. "Swifty" is the name my Dad bestowed upon the new guy. In case you're wondering, it's actually an oxymoron. The horse is a bit on the lazy side.. But as usual, if the naming is left to Pops, he'll name him according to where he came from. The previous owner was named Swift so there ya have it. (I warned hubby...)
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| Swifty |
So that's the happenings for now. In closing I'll leave you with a shot of Adolph (Dad's dog that he got from his neighbor, yup - named Adolph) sharing his doggy bag from breakfast with the chickens.
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| Yummm..biscuits and gravy |
Glad to see some of the animals of the MoonCat kingdom, especially Phantom!
ReplyDeleteThe marking on your horse is amazing! Love the photos....the dog with the chickens makes me giggle.
ReplyDeleteHow fun I've Always wanted to be able to have horses. Someday. :)
ReplyDeleteWedgie is growing up nicely - he's such a cutie!
ReplyDeleteI love that your Dad names all the animals according to where they came from - that's just great - lol!
I lurve Wedgie. What a cutie!
ReplyDeleteToo funny about the name of the dog and horse. Although we had a rooster named Katie's Rooster. She put off naming him so long that there was nothing else to do but make it official.
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Love all the photos, thank you for sharing them. When do you start training young horses like Wedgie?
ReplyDeleteAdolph and the chicks are cute!
SheilaC
Good to see what you are up to. Have been thinking about you very much and meaning to write.
ReplyDeleteFun to see Phantom. So cute. And Swifty is a very good looking horse. I'm sure Whisky will be loved in his new home.
SewCalGal
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Thank you all for stopping in to see the Wedge and others. He is definitely a handful!
ReplyDeleteHe won't start actual training until he's at least two years old. Their bones are still growing even then, so Dad never starts them too early. He likes to let them grow up just being a horse and then starts slowly working with them. They don't get the heavy cowhorse work until they're about 3 1/2 or 4, depending on the individual. I would imagine Wedge will learn quickly, he's an inquisitive little poop.
Yup, I grew up with horses named Junior, Tom, Harry, Pete, Wolfie (from the Wolfsen ranch), etc. I tried to tell hubby to not let Pops name the horse for him...
I love your animals! Some day I am going to get a horse! Yours are so gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteP. S. So sorry to hear about your mom.